KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli urged women clergy at a Durban workshop to help challenge gender-based violence and femicide. The source describes the workshop as part of the provincial government's ongoing response.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi welcomed the arrest of a man linked to the alleged kidnapping and death of a four-month-old baby and the alleged rape of the baby’s mother in Diepsloot. The source says the man is expected to face charges alongside two others.
Police reported arresting a man found with an item allegedly belonging to murdered runner Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo. The excerpt says he was expected in court and had not been charged with murder; the investigation was ongoing.
Illustrative image: Entrance sign, British Forces South Atlantic Islands Mount Pleasant Complex (situated outside the air terminal at Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands ) — John5199/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Daniel Hannan argues that a change in US policy toward the Falklands could endanger the Atlantic alliance. His column responds to economists defending Argentina’s claim to the islands.
Gwarube called for provincial education performance to be assessed more broadly than by matric pass rates alone. She said an exclusive focus on pass rates can encourage practices that undermine learner progression and subject participation.
The 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations began on the publication date and are scheduled to run through 26 November for Grade 12 learners across the country. The excerpt does not name the country.
Home Affairs is developing a biometric platform to process asylum applications, with operations expected to begin by 10 November 2026. Additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing beyond the supplied account.
The government warned that people using social media to incite violence, intimidate foreign nationals, or organize unlawful activity could face consequences. The warning comes amid debate over migration and asylum applications.
Illustrative image: This document is my own former paper driver’s licence, which I held from 1985 till 2020 and that was ever since replaced by a plastic photocard. The one in the image is a 1990 duplicate of the original one I got in 1985 but that was lost five years later. In spite of photocard format being introduced in Italy in the 2000s, nonetheless it was not until 2010s that was decided that all the licences upon renewal, and not only the newly released ones, had to be in credit card format. Within the end o — Blackcat/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
South Africa’s government plans to amend regulations so traffic documents cannot be used as general identification. The source says the proposal follows an investigation into misuse of traffic register numbers and other road traffic documents.
The Government will seek court guidance on implementing an asylum ruling and introduce a structured registration and appointment system by 10 November 2026. The Constitutional Court ruled that provisions of the Refugees Act allowing deportation of asylum seekers without transit visas were unconstitutional.
AU Commission Chairperson congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognising her contributions to international justice, human rights and peace. In a statement, Youssouf described the award as a well-deserved recognition of Pillay’s lifelong dedication to justice, human dignity and peace, saying her contributions to international law and accountability had left an enduring legacy for Africa and the world. He highlighted her distinguished career, from her struggle against apartheid in South Africa to her service at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the International Criminal Court and the United Nations. “Her work advancing accountability for genocide, crimes against humanity and conflict-related sexual violence has helped strengthen the foundations of international justice,” he said. Youssouf also underscored the significance of Pillay’s achievement for African women and girls, describing her as a source of pride for the continent and an inspiration to future generations. He noted that her career exemplified the vital contribution of African women to global leadership, international institutions and the advancement of universal principles. At a time when international la
South Africa’s matric candidates pledged honesty, discipline and integrity ahead of the National Senior Certificate examinations. Pledge ceremonies were held at schools across the country, with President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing learners at a ceremony in Qwaqwa.
Police arrested 30 suspects in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in connection with public violence and unlawful protests. The protests included burning vehicles and buildings and damaging other property.
A wreath-laying service is taking place on Whitehall; traffic is reported to be flowing well. The source lists the event as running from 10:15 to 11:00 UTC on 10 October 2026.
Illustrative image: Landscape in the morning light, Kruger National Park , Mpumalanga , South Africa Planning for the national park began in the 1890s, when South African bishop Jacob Louis Grobler and other conservationists pushed for the protection of wildlife. In 1898, the area was recognized as a protected area under the administration of the South African government. In 1902/1903, the protected areas of the Kingdom of Swaziland and the region formed the first state-mandated protected area system, which eventua — Dietmar Rabich/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
SANParks welcomed the convictions of two former officials in a case involving the illegal killing of a white rhino and firearm possession. The case was heard at Skukuza Regional Court.
The Department of Correctional Services says 268 Grade 12 candidates at 18 correctional services schools nationwide will sit the National Senior Certificate examinations. The number of inmate candidates rose 56.7%, from 171 in 2025 to 268 in 2026.
Illustrative image: Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham speaking at a conference on the 10th Anniversary of the International Criminal Court: Achievements to date and prospects for the Future, 21 June 2012. — Foreign and Commonwealth Office/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
The excerpt says the US administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to former court judge Navi Pillay.
The source reports that the U.S. government imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court as an institution, hours after the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to former court judge Navi Pillay.
Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong urged government communicators to provide credible, timely information amid the spread of misinformation and disinformation. He made the remarks at a Government Communication and Information System strategic session in Pretoria.
The Security Council is meeting to discuss the escalating conflict involving Yemen and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. The source also reports that spillover from the US-Iran war has provoked a new displacement crisis.
Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli highlighted Statistics South Africa’s role in government planning and service delivery at the agency’s census anniversary event.
The source reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated Navi Pillay on receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace and international law.
A planned oversight visit to Mangaung will investigate reported sewage pollution and safety concerns after repeated drownings at an unsecured quarry. The visit is scheduled to include inspections of wastewater facilities, the Renosterspruit, and Heidedal Quarry.
The item concerns statistics on young people’s achievements at the end of key stage 4 in England during the 2025–2026 academic year. The supplied excerpt does not include performance figures.
